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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.03, 10,887.50 and 5,943.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.03, 10,887.50 and 5,943.09 is: 8,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.03 : 10,887.50 = 5,943.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.03/10,887.50 = 5,943.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.03x = 10,887.50 × 5,943.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.03x = 64,705,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705,392.38/7,258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.01

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